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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.27, 892.91 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.27, 892.91 and 266.13 is: 399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.27 : 892.91 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.27/892.91 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.27x = 892.91 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.27x = 237,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,624.34/595.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.19

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